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Low Carb vs. Food Pyramid...my take...From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 18 Nov 2000 21:50:32 -0500
I realize everyone has different opinions about which is the best diet to follow for those of us suffering with PCOS. However, I needed to add my two cents. This isn't always the best choice of action...but, I've just got to. For many, many years, I was also told to follow a "balanced diet." I had heard "use the food pyramid as your guide" so may times...and each time I heard it I explained how I did follow that as a guide. I had always followed a balanced diet...always...I was NEVER a junk food junkie...never. I dislike chips, sweets, etc. However, I did love pastas, potatoes, breads...all the carbs. But, I was sure NEVER to intake more than the allowed (or shall I say recommended) 6 servings of starches a day. Needless to say....when I really decided to look into what the hell was going on with my body...and had been told to follow the "well-known" food pyramid, I did, and to my surprise...my body weight doubled within 4 years. Now, please remember, no sweets, no junk food, no binge eating...just following the pyramid. Then I decided to take things into my own hands....and, with the help of Atkins, Protein Power, CAD and the help and support I rec'd from this board, I have lost 30 lbs and did so within 3-4 months. Some of that being muscle...the majority being actual body fat. I have also never been as energized in my life. I actually sleep better, have the urge to get up and go after a nights rest and even have energy to work out. I am rarely hungry anymore and when I am, I know that I can look forward to a delicious meal. When I do consume carbs now, I find myself feeling somewhat nauseous and exhausted. So, I guess my point is...I have changed my life to better myself. And, never, ever again will I take the advice of ANY physician who refers me to the food pyramid. I think it's funny too...how (not too long ago) the starch group was increased and reports (for the last few years) have shown how the number of obese people within the US continues to be on the rise. Perhaps, if more people trusted themselves with what they put into their mouths (rather than what their physicians advise them to) the # of obese individuals would be somewhat lower. Again, I'm not writing this to offend anyone. And, if I have, please remember that this is merely my opinion. Good Luck all of you.... Alexis Melissa wrote:
> My nurtionists says that it isn't just a low carb diet, but it is a well
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